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5 hours ago
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CareerSource Northeast Florida to host Virtual Hiring and Education Fair
CareerSource Northeast Florida is hosting a Virtual Hiring and Education Fair on Thursday, June 12 from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. Nearly 20 employers will be in attendance including Community First Credit Union, LignoTech Florida, JMI Resource, and Fast Track Staffing. "Whether you're seeking a fresh start, exploring new career paths, or ready to take the next step, this event is your perfect chance to connect, learn, and grow," says CareerSource Northeast Florida. Those planning to attend are required to register in advance. CareerSource encourages job seekers to set up a profile on Employ Florida to help their visibility to employers. You can find more information on the event and the list of companies attending the Virtual Hiring and Education Fair on the CareerSource website.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
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Bay County Job Fair connects hundreds of jobseekers with local employers
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Saturday morning, hundreds of job seekers connected with employers across the panhandle at the 38th Annual Bay County job fair. Over 30 employers set up at Gulf Coast State College, looking to fill over 500 event featured openings in healthcare, education, law enforcement, hospitality, manufacturing, and more. 'This is our premier hiring event of the year, and we host Target with all throughout the year at our job center. But this is the big one, that there's something for everyone. And again, we represent all the major industries here. So you'll probably find something that you are qualified for here,' CareerSource Gulf Coast Communications Manager Becky Samarripa said. Free canvas painting event 'Art in the Park' coming to Lynn Haven The open jobs ranged from part-time, full-time, and seasonal work with openings for those with all types of work experience. With the variety, many job seekers found success at the job fair. 'I love how these are all local, so these are all people that are here right now maybe have the opportunity elsewhere, but they're kind of hiring immediately in the area and in the community, which I'm really looking forward to. I am going to send my resume to a few people that I talked to, got some good cards, some good information, and I just made those connections. That, hopefully, will help me down the line,' job seeker Brooke Gasser said. Event organizers also reserved an hour before the official start time for veterans and the military community. 'We gave the veterans an opportunity to come in and meet with us first, which was amazing. That turnout was great. And the event that they put here together; it's first class all the way. I've had an opportunity to meet with so many great people, so many talented individuals that fit our needs here. So, we're proud to be here,' Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Human Resources Director Mark Schneider said. If you're on the job hunt and missed Saturday's event, to get connected with CareerSource Gulf Coast and explore local openings. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
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The Hearts for Veterans job fair will be connecting Veterans with local employment opportunities
CareerSource Central Florida presents the Hearts for Veterans job fair to Central Florida to support Veterans and their loved ones in making the right connections for employment with local employers hiring on-the-spot job openings. The job fair will be held simultaneously across ALL CareerSource Central Florida's Career Centers. Whether they are searching for their next job or transitioning to civilian life, all they need to do is bring multiple copies of their resume and be ready for interviews. Read: Spirit Airlines reveals sunny Orlando as the place to be for spring break CareerSource locations: Seminole Career Center – 1209 West Airport Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773 Southeast Orange Career Center – 5794 South Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32822 Lake Career Center – Lake-Sumter State College, 9909 U.S. Highway 441 Building #M29, Leesburg, FL 34788 West Orange Career Center – West Oaks Mall, 9401 West Colonial Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761 Osceola Career Center – Valencia College, 1800 Denn John Lane, CIT Building #300, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Read: NASCAR fans to drive into Speed Week events before Daytona 500 Participating companies include, but are not limited to, the City of Orlando, Addition Financial Credit Union, Price Shopper, Allied Universal, McLane, Walden Security, Rosen Hotels & Resorts, Alorica, UF Health, Lake County Transit and The Groove Hotel and Resorts. Read: 'A Tale of Two Winters': Parts of US see cold weather blast as Florida stays warm and sunny Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
